September 25, 2025
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Orange Chamber Accepting Nominations for Annual Community Awards
The Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce that nominations are now open for its Annual Community Awards, which honor the outstanding individuals, businesses, and organizations that make Orange County a better place to live, work, and thrive. Each year, the Chamber recognizes excellence in three prestigious categories: These awards celebrate the… Keep Reading
March 21, 2024
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Workforce Solutions Hosting Job Fair on March 26
Workforce Solutions of Southeast Texas will be hosting a job fair on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, from 10 AM – 2 PM at their new location, 2266 McArthur Dr. in Orange. Resume help is available at your local Workforce Center at 1-877-834-5627 or online at WorkinTexas.com.
March 21, 2024
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Orange Rec Center Offering Volleyball and Basketball Tourneys
Turn the heat up with a 3-on-3 basketball tournament at the Orange Recreation Center on Saturday, April 13, 2024, beginning at 10:00 am. No entry fee is required. The rules of the tournament are as follows: Age group: 14 – 18 3 players per team; no substitutes Individuals can sign up on a waitlist to… Keep Reading
March 20, 2024
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2024 YMBL South Texas State Fair Runs March 21-31
The YMBL South Texas State Fair opens March 21, 2024, and runs through March 31, 2024, at Ford Park, 5115 I-10 E, in Beaumont. The YMBL South Texas State Fair & Rodeo brings thousands of visitors to Beaumont each spring with food, entertainment, and, of course, carnival rides. The Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) showcases… Keep Reading
March 20, 2024
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Do Well Be Well with Diabetes Class Starting April 2
The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension of Orange County will hold free Do Well Be Well with Diabetes classes. Join them in learning how to prevent and control your type 2 diabetes, eat healthily, and much more to control your diabetes. The series will last for 5 classes on April 2, 4, 9, 11, and 16… Keep Reading
Updated: Lutcher Theater Closed Until Further Notice
March 17, 2020
The Lutcher is closed until further notice and has temporarily suspended all public performances and events beginning today, March 17 through April 30, 2020, in compliance with orders and recommendations regarding the coronavirus and social gatherings declared by the Center for Disease Control and our federal, state and local governments. The impacted events are: Beautiful
Orange County Issues Disaster Declaration and Emergency Order
March 17, 2020
Orange County Judge John Gothia has issued a disaster declaration for Orange County effective immediately for the next 30 days.. Provisions within the declaration: Any event sponsored by Orange County will cease No gatherings of events of greater than 50 people Limit visitation in nursing homes and senior centers 24 Hour curfew in place for
OISD Cancels School Beginning March 23-April 3
March 16, 2020
In anticipation of a Disaster Declaration of Emergency by Orange County, Orangefield ISD will close its schools out of an abundance of caution beginning on Monday, March 23, 2020. Our district will reassess this closing on or before Friday, April 3, 2020. Our goal is to return on Monday, April 6, 2020. In the near
WOCCISD Cancels School Beginning March 23 Through April 3
March 16, 2020
In anticipation of a Disaster Declaration of Emergency by Orange County, WOCCISD will close its schools out of an abundance of caution beginning on Monday, March 23, 2020. Our district will reassess this closing on or before Friday, April 3, 2020. Our goal is to return on Monday, April 6, 2020. In the near future,
LCMCISD Cancels School March 17 Through April 3
March 16, 2020
From Superintendent of Schools, Stacey Brister… Out of an abundance of caution, LCM CISD will implement a Flexible Education Program (FEP) beginning Tuesday, March 17th, through Friday, April 3rd. Students will not report to school beginning tomorrow. The FEP will include a blended instructional approach with both online and paper/pencil learning tasks. This plan will
Coronavirus-Related Closures and Cancellations
March 16, 2020
If your business, organization, or association has had its services or events compromised by the COVID-19, you can send us the info at support@orangeworthy.com or message our Facebook page. Please continue to check frequently for updates. Due to the threat of the Coronavirus, numerous changes, cancellations and closures have occurred, including: Businesses Louisiana Casinos/*Restaurants/Bars/Movie Theaters –
Governor Abbott Waives STAAR Testing Requirements
March 16, 2020
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that he has waived the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) testing requirements for the 2019-2020 school year. Additionally, Governor Abbott is requesting that the Department of Education (DOE) waive federal testing requirements for the 2019-2020 school year. Governor Abbott is working closely with the Texas Education Agency
Virtual Activities to Explore If You’re Homebound During the COVID-19 Crisis
March 16, 2020
We’ve gathered some resources you and your family might find helpful if you are practicing social isolation. Please return to this page as we add additional resources. If you know of others, drop us an email. General Activities 100 Activities to Do at Home During School Closures: Many of these activities listed will require some
Governor Abbott Declares State of Disaster in Texas
March 15, 2020
On Friday, March 13, 2020, Governor Greg Abbott held a press conference at the State Capitol to update the public on the status of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in Texas and what the state is doing to protect public health. The Governor also announced several new actions Texas is taking to mitigate the spread of the
City of Orange and Orange County Officials Continue to Monitor COVID-19 Situation
March 14, 2020
County and City officials in Orange County continue to monitor the situation with the coronavirus (COVID-19). As of Friday morning, March 13, 2020, there have been no confirmed cases of the coronavirus in Orange County. Officials urge citizens to take precautions such as washing one’s hands and avoiding close contact with people who are sick.